Category Pasta
Penne Alla Vodka
Another beloved Italian-American Classic, this basic dish will rival anything you might get at your local red-and-white checkered tablecloth joint and comes together in about 30 minutes. Pancetta, prosciutto or even bacon in a pinch – or any of your favorite porcine ingredients – elevate this dish to the next level, but it still tastes […]
Ragù Bolognese
Step aside Marinara Meat Sauce, Ragù Bolognese is without doubt the Queen of Italian sauces. This stick to your ribs pasta will warm your heart and soul any time of year. So yeah, this takes 4-5 hours to make, but the good news is that using the oven-braise technique means that you don’t have to […]
Pasta with Shrimp and Lots of Vegetables
This simple pasta dish comes together in less than 30 minutes and is both healthy and delicious. Serve with whatever pasta you like and a nice hunk of garlic bread to mop up the sauce. A word on shrimp: That “fresh” shrimp you see on ice behind the glass case at your grocery store isn’t […]
Pesto Chicken and Broccoli with Penne Pasta
Because it is made from all fresh ingredients, this delicious dish rivals anything you would get at a high-end Italian restaurant but comes together in about 45 minutes, making it perfect for a busy weeknight or a lazy weekend. If you’re looking for inspiration for dinner tonight, this is it. Difficulty: Easy Time: 45 minutes […]
Salmon Poached in White Wine with Penne and Asparagus
This delicious seafood pasta dish comes together in about 45 minutes, is simple to make and relatively inexpensive. Its clean, bright flavor profile yields a result greater than the sum of its parts and it is therefore both perfect for a weeknight dinner and elegant enough for a romantic dinner for two. Time: 45 minutes […]
Chicken Parmesan
This dish is an Italian-American classic, but is also unique because it utilizes two flavor profiles that are commonly considered opposed to one another: Chicken and Marinara Sauce. We usually think of Classic Marinara Sauce as a sauce that accompanies read meat – beef, sausage, meatballs. In contrast, we usually think of chicken and seafood […]
Linguine con le Vongolé (Linguine with Clams)
This Italian classic is simple and delicious. It’s easy enough for a busy weeknight and elegant enough for a special dinner for two. It is satisfying and filling, yet light on both the wallet and the stomach. Also, it’s guaranteed to keep the vampires away for a millennia or so. What’s not to love? Time: […]
Chicken Marsala
This twist on an Italian classic uses Japanese panko bread crumbs to create a delicate yet irresistibly crisp breading on the outside of lightly fried chicken cutlets which are then served with a savory Marsala mushroom sauce over angel hair pasta. Time: 45-60 minutes Level: Easy/Intermediate Cost: About $4-6 per plate Serves: 4- 6 Ingredients: […]
Classic Spaghetti & Meatballs
Nothing says comfort food like Spaghetti & Meatballs. In this recipe, you’ll prepare Classic Marinara Sauce as well as scrumptious, tender meatballs that will stick to your ribs, and possibly put you into a food coma on a cold winter’s night. Time: 60 minutesLevel: EasyCost: About $4-6 per plateServes: 4-6 Ingredients: For the Meatballs: 3/4 […]
Panko Parmesan Crusted Chicken Piccata
This twist on an Italian classic uses Japanese panko bread crumbs to create a delicate yet irresistibly crisp breading on the outside of lightly fried chicken cutlets which are then served with a savory and tangy pan sauce over angel hair pasta. Time: 45-60 minutes Level: Easy/Intermediate Cost: About $4-6 per plate Serves: 4- 6 […]
